Clemson, South Carolina · Public · 23,300 undergrads
Clemson University admitted 38% of applicants for fall 2024 (23,586 of 61,517, federal IPEDS data). Clemson University is test-optional for fall 2027. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1240–1410.
The numbers
Applied
61,517
fall 2024
ACT, middle 50%
28–32
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
21%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$70
waivers exist
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Can I get into Clemson University?
38% of applicants get in
Competitive: your grades and the classes you took matter most. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1240–1410 on the SAT.
Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
61,517 applied, 23,586 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
Does Clemson University need the SAT or ACT?Optional
No.
Test-optional for fall 2027. 35% of enrolled first-years sent the SAT. Send your SAT if it's 1330 or higher, the middle of what enrolled first-years scored.
Early action is offered: you hear sooner and don't have to commit.
Closed
Early action
Was due Oct 15, 2026
53days
Regular decision
Due Friday, Jan 1, 2027
173days
Rolling admission
Due Saturday, May 1, 2027
Questions people ask
What is Clemson University's acceptance rate?
Clemson University admitted 38% of applicants for fall 2024 (23,586 of 61,517, federal IPEDS data).
What SAT score do you need for Clemson University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1240–1410. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
